Kyu Kaigun Shireibu Go (Naha)

 museum, Second World War 1939-1945, place with historical importance, bunker, underground facility, war memorial

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Japanese Navy Headquaters - left over bunkers from WWII.
Open year round 08:30~17:00
Admission: 420 Yen adult (high school students and older)
210 Yen students up to junior high school and younger

Known as the place where Minoru Ōta (大田 実), commander of the Japanese Imperial forces on Okinawa committed suicide with a handgun, along with about 4,000 other Japanese military. He was posthumously promoted to Vice Admiral.

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〒901-0241 Okinawa-ken, Tomigusuku-shi, Azatomigusuku 236
TEL.:098-850-4055
FAX: 098-850-9342

Transportation: from Naha Bus Terminal by buses 33, 46 or 101 (23 min); get off at the bus stop in front of Tomigusuku castle and walk (~10 min);
from Naha airport - by taxi (20 min)